Go Beyond “Assistant” in Virtual Work

Go Beyond “Assistant” in Virtual Work

by | Mar 5, 2018 | Virtual Professional, Virtual Work Opportunity, Working Moms

{Virtual Work Opportunities for the week of March 6th….scroll down…. but we’d love for you to read our advice on how to land these great opportunities first!}

Did you read last week’s article where I show you how to dig past that “assistant” vocabulary in online work opportunities?

This week we found more of those gold mines of virtual freelance work. I’m a really intuitive gut-feel led person (ENTJ for anyone who’s wondering.) As I read these posts, I got some REALLY good intuitive feelings about these positions.

Before you look at them, I want you to remember this simple math.

$30 / hour equates roughly to a $60,000 per year employee skillset (this is what the hiring business should be thinking for skillset value)

10 hours / week for 1 client = $1200 a month

With 3 clients, it’s $3600 / month.

Let’s assume you then specialize into the more advanced work and hire a low dollar (perhaps even overseas?) VA to help you with the busy work (post scheduling, formatting, etc) which can cut your hours in half, allowing you to add more clients.

You’ve just built your $5000 / month VA business.

I’ve given you some insights for each of the jobs posted this week. Many of them have the potential to be these kinds of clients. Most of them ask for you to be a “jack of all trades” but most likely out of lack of understanding of the skillset and market. (If you really know all the skills they have listed you should be at least charging $40 / hour – but don’t do that until you have the skills)

 

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Alright….time to go prospect some new work this week:

{These virtual work opportunities are pulled from various sources around the web each week.  Some are free listings and some require a membership to sites such as FlexJobs or HireMyMom.  If you want the best clients, long term business and the highest rates, we suggest using these sites over free Facebook groups.  To learn how to refine your search for the highest dollar virtual work opportunities, try our fast class.}

High Dollar Project Manager for Digital Marketing Start-Up

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Client management, team formation, digital marketing and a business owner who values your skills and is willing to pay professional rates.

Plus that flexibility – seeking someone who can work independently, is intensely focused, and highly motivated.

(I’d apply for this one personally if that tells you anything 😉 )

Ongoing VA for Small IT Firm

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Traditional assistant work but virtually….. this is great for someone who is not yet up on all the online business spaces but you have great office skills.

Small IT business is seeking an ONGOING VA who can assist with a variety of tasks. Management of specific tasks associated with business email, WordPress website, scheduling/project coordination, etc.

 

Ongoing (with room to grow) VA for Women’s Nutritional Coach

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This one sounds FUN for the right person. Working in a space that is empowering to women never fails to be rewarding. And also a business owner who understands and values what it means to have a solid ongoing relationship with their VA.

This business owner is requesting an ONGOING (with room to grow) social media manager/VA who is familiar with mail chimp, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and WordPress. Organized, enthusiastic, not afraid to make decisions, team player, attention to detail.

Copywriter for Real Estate Website

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The position request is for a real estate website: Looking for a talented marketing and advertising copywriter, an individual who can take ideas and bring them to life through powerful and impactful prose.

So they’ve very eloquently said, “We need someone who can get creative and interesting with house listings when there are a zillion same-old house listings out there to compete with.”

What I read into this position for the right person: may get routine and boring BUT it’s flexible and this seems like a position that has been filled multiple times and they are working hard to make it interesting. Some seasons of our life, boring routine work is a great way to bring extra income.

I also expect that advanced copywriters don’t apply for this kind of work and it’d be a great way to expand your copywriting resume.

Some more of their job description is here:
Skills to write in a variety of formats: long-form website copy, effective headlines, tag-lines, calls to action, product descriptions, and more, so the work will be fun, exciting and challenging, you WON’T be bored, and your work will make an impact.

Online Marketing Savvy VA for Career Coach

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This list of skills requested is BIG. Do you know what that means? It will scare away a lot of people from applying. (And perhaps the business owner doesn’t have the right expectations but…. they’re a career coach which I bet makes them pretty open to understanding that most VA’s aren’t experts in every item on that list!)

Here’s the request:
Looking for a VA to help with social media, email campaign setups, client intake, and more..
Prefer someone with a solid understanding (or at least familiarity) of FB marketing, Mailerlite, Hootsuite, Leadpages, and Kajabi.
Ability to use YOAST is a plus.

PT Daytime Hours Admin Assistant to CEO

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Interesting request here…. this person owns an Executive Assistant firm however they now want their own Executive Assistant. (Makes me wonder a bit why they don’t pluck one of their own best candidates but perhaps they are billing well and profitable? And maybe this position will open you up to other work with them?)

A nice thing about this position is daytime hours only. So no expectation to work around the clock, you know, since you are virtual and want flexibility.

The specific skills they ask for are standard: research on tasks, follow up e-mails via a company provided e-mail, and/or minimal phone calls. Very basic tasks, but experience is preferred.

Learn how to find more High Dollar Virtual Work Opportunities 

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10 Jobs That Easily Transition Into Work From Home Virtual Assistant

10 Jobs That Easily Transition Into Work From Home Virtual Assistant

by | Mar 1, 2018 | How to Quit Your Job, HSQ, Virtual Professional, Virtual Work Opportunity, What Business To Start, Work-from-home jobs, Working Moms

10 jobs that can transition to work-from-home virtual assistant jobs

Welcome to the How She Quits Show – Episode 9

You’ve got skills…but how do you best leverage them to start a successful work from home virtual assistant business?

I often hear people that come I across in my business worry over the fact that they don’t have the right skill set to start a Virtual Professional business. In episode 9 we’re going to ditch the doubt and learn the transferable skills professions like teachers, administrative assistants, nurses, bloggers, sales reps and others have that translate into work from home virtual assistant jobs.

Today we’re going to look at 10 jobs and their transferable skills, the opportunities in the market you can use them for and the unique appeal they offer to your potential clients.

Top Professions That Can Become Successful VA's

Here are some highlights from the interview that you really don’t want to miss (just forward to the time stamp noted before the highlight).

2:41 Why you shouldn’t get stuck on the word assistant…more detail on that here

5:55 Teachers – “Teachers have a big opportunity to move into the VA space because they have a great mix of organizational and creative skills”

8:55 Administrative Assistants…more detail on that here

10:33 Customer Service – “Customer Service Professionals have a unique ability to problem solve in a very professional manner.”

14:06 Technical Support

16:53 Nursing – “Nurses can make excellent VA’s because they value process and protocol, and not making mistakes.”

18:45 Accounting/Bookkeeping

20:54 Marketing

22:14 Project Manager – “If you can create a process to make sure big things get done you can be a winner in the VA space.”

23:53 Technical Work, QA or Developer

25:40 Sales – “you don’t just have to work commission”

I also got to answer some questions from the live audience… I seriously love taking you questions, join me live and hit me up!

30:02 My thoughts on Flex Jobs vs. Hire My Mom vs. Upwork…check out a whole show on that here

33:55 What jobs should you bid for if you have little ones at home with you?

 

bookkeeper jobs transition to work from home work

Guess what? I have a few more opportunities I want to share with those of you ready to take your skills into a virtual work from home business now.  Think action items; tangible steps to move you towards launching your VA business.   My partners are offering some great courses and guides right now.  I only partner with a few other organizations that personally know and can genuinely recommend.

“Word Girls”: Proof Readers and all those who love to perfect the written word, check out this link for the fastest way to take your gift to a virtual business and start this year.

“Number Crunchers”: Bookkeepers and all my number savvy moms out there…you don’t even need an accounting degree to launch a successful bookkeeping business.  My friends at Bookkeepers.com are ready to show you step by step how to launch a virtual bookkeeping business. Just check out this link to learn more about their great guide and course.

“Go-getters”: you realize you have all the skills you need and are ready to find that virtual work now. Head over to FlexJobs.com and find the work waiting for you!

Check out my 7 Businesses You Can Start Virtually Guide below and let’s stay connected, I can’t wait to hear about your new work-from-home success story!

* I’m an affiliate partner of these recommended programs and will receive compensation. Remember I only affiliate with a select few experts whom I trust and share the same core business values with.

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Don’t Let Your Ego Get Stuck On The Job Title “Assistant”

Don’t Let Your Ego Get Stuck On The Job Title “Assistant”

by | Feb 26, 2018 | Virtual Professional, Virtual Work Opportunity, Working Moms

{Virtual Work Opportunities for the week of February 27th….scroll down…. but we’d love for you to read our advice on how to land these great opportunities first!}

So many of the virtual work opportunities you see are seeking an “assistant” of some kind. Executive Assistant. Virtual Assistant. Because that’s the term the online world has come to use.

Not because you are only worthy of being an “assistant”.  Did you hear that?

The term VA is WAY too broad. It means a million different things. And if you’re like me, you aren’t in this to be someone’s “assistant”. You started your own business to possibly do something more. Yet as I dig into the job descriptions, it doesn’t look at all like an assistant. I see requests like this:

  • SEO Expert
  • Certified Project Manager
  • Web Designer
  • Copywriter
  • FB Ads Work
  • Social Media
  • Graphic Designer

Excuse me, but those are highly SKILLED positions and not just assistant work, ok?

Now, there is plenty of personal assistant work out there too. Travel booking, calendar management, customer service answering, file organization, etc. That’s definitely a path.

Have you heard me call this online business world the “wild wild west”? It’s true.

Business owners are all over the map deciding what they need. And service providers are all over the map designing a business and services that match their lifestyle. (Pretty amazing opportunity when you think about it that way.)

Some of these business owners want someone who can mind-hack their SEO AND book their travel. It’s ideal, right? Only one person to interact with and take some workload off their plate. I don’t see it as work that is below me when I can streamline their entire business.

It’s stepping up to SERVE and serve well. And as their business grows, you will move into the highly skilled roles and be able to hire a true assistant/apprentice for the other work. The business owner will see your time as too valuable to spend on more administrative tasks.

(Side note: I am going through this with my own VA team right now. We are finding everyone’s sweet spot and realizing there are more admin tasks we could offshore to a very low dollar Phillipino VA soon. My team doesn’t see this as a threat but as an opportunity to grow and advance their own higher value skillsets.)

When you see a virtual work description with mixed messages like “admin work + highly skilled at _________”, there are 2 things to consider:

1. Unrealistic expectations from the business owner

If they want to pay you like an admin assistant but expect you to do skilled work like SEO, web design, etc, then I would not take the work.

However, it’s worth a conversation to try to negotiate and explain. Which brings me to the next point…..

2. A potential to educate the business owner and step into a great opportunity.

It could be that this business owner is simply unaware. The market moves fast. It’s actually really challenging to figure out what kind of VA to hire and where to find the right one. I talk to people often who are in this dilemma. (and refer them to the right person in my How She Quits Collective community.)

If you’ve got the talent and can have the right guiding conversation with a business owner, they will immediately see you are too skilled to spend time booking their travel. (However, you could be a “right-hand girl” coordinator and have a lower dollar contractor of your own to do that work right?)

Start with a short-term agreement and see how it goes. Just maybe you will educate this business owner and transform their success.

To find these opportunities, we need to tell our ego to take a seat and explore those “assistant” types of opportunities to find the gold mine that is behind them.

This week’s virtual work opportunities are full of these “assistant” gems.

Read them with fresh insights on their potential.

Executive Assistant / Project Manager

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Perfect for that professional in corporate with certified project management skills who wants to move into virtual work!

Virtual Assistant with Video Smarts

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Room to grow for the right go-getter VA on this assignment!

Just a little bit of video know how can take you far in 2018. (HINT: This is all learnable for free. On YouTube of course.)

Virtual Assistant for Organized Tech Startup

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When they ask for someone who is “stable and organized”, they’ve likely already had bad experiences and definitely prefer that “professional” approach. I like the vibe I get from this potential project!

Virtual Executive Assistant

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Class Executive Assistant position…..with the modern twist of working virtually from home.

PT Health Conscious Creative Social Media Expert

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This entrepreneur is on the pulse of what’s working in online marketing right now. Repurposing FB lives. Hook up with them and stay on the cutting edge!

Superstar Phone Appointment Setter for Profitable Ad Agency

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Great entry level position for someone who loves to interact with people…..training included!

Are you a Virtual Professional who wants to be in a community of “professionals” and not “assistants”?

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Our goal is to tame this wild, wild, west with professional skills, at high-value rates while working from home and enjoying our families.

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Should You Apply To Jobs With “Overwhelmed” Entrepreneurs?

Should You Apply To Jobs With “Overwhelmed” Entrepreneurs?

by | Feb 19, 2018 | Virtual Professional, Virtual Work Opportunity, Working Moms

Once again I excited myself with these great virtual work opportunities we dug up this week.

Such fun projects! Such important work!

I added some tips for your process in applying for these positions.  Then I came across this comment in one of the opportunities:

“This is my very first time at this, and I am very overwhelmed.”

Both excitement and red flags went up at the same time. This COULD be an opportunity to really serve and serve well. Or, it could be a disaster.

Here’s my advice on how to discern which path this might take. As you interact with this business owner you need to determine the following:

1. Are they self-aware?

As in, they know their own stuff really well and also know what they don’t know. This job posting is to (smartly) help them fill the gaps in what isn’t their zone of genius so they are getting out of the way.

Or, did they plunge full force into this, realized they don’t know how to do it, and now need someone to dig them out of a mess?

2. Are they open to learning and suggestions?

If they are overwhelmed, they likely need some new systems in place. They definitely need to learn what it’s going to take to get this work done. (i.e. will it take an hour to do that or 2 days? and what resources do you need from them to make it successful?)

If they are open, then you have a great chance to come in with your expertise and organization and communication skills and shine. You can rescue them and let them sit happily in their zone of genius while you sit in yours. This is the space where their business explodes, your value is noticed, and long-term work develops.

As you talk to them about the work to be done, look for red flags that show their expectations may not be correct. If they expect you to process 21 live streams in 21 days with 1 hour a day, that’s a red flag. And if they aren’t open to your explanation for why it will take longer, then run away from this project as fast as you can!

If you apply for that position (or one like it) and find value in this advice, reply to this email and let us know. We learn by knowing what’s most helpful for you.

This Week’s FUN & EXCITING Virtual Work Opportunities:

Tech Savvy Virtual Assistant for Online Summit 

Do you have experience working with Online Summits? Are you a research wizard?
Tech Savvy VA needed for Online Summit for blog and email set-up. Social Media experience is a PLUS!

A quote directly from this business owner seeking to be rescued: “This is my very first time at this, and I am very overwhelmed.”

TIP: If this business owner is self-aware and good at delegating, this could be a DREAM gig. If they are in way over their head, it could get out of control and you need to be the emotionally intelligent and director here. Sniff this out well in the interview process.

 Experienced VA for Website Design Company

Are you a Customer Service expert? Do you have a talent sourcing experience?
Web Design & Marketing company is in need of a VA to work on a variety of tasks & projects between 10-15 hours a week.

TIP: When you partner with a company like this and show your ability to learn quickly, you will work your way into top dollar website experience quickly.

Virtual Assistant/Marketing Strategist for Wellness Firm  (already filled!)

High Dollar Opportunity! $40 an hour – 10 hours a week.
Long-Term Potential
Do you have an interest in holistic health & wellness? Are you a Marketing strategy wizard?
An established virtual, holistic, clinical nutrition wellness firm seeks a marketing strategist to create an effective marketing strategy, and implement it. The position will be pivotal in moving the firm forward and growing the brand. (Requires a free Upwork account to apply)

Part-Time Invoice & Bookkeeping Expert for Consulting Company

High Dollar Potential – $20-35 per hr.
Do you have experience in bookkeeping? Do you enjoy solving problems?
Consulting company looking for an expert in accounting to assist with light bookkeeping and other financial management related tasks. Applicant should have at least 1-year experience working remotely. (Hire My Mom requires an account to access the full details. We are not an affiliate partner.)

Creative & Experienced Social Media Wizard

Productivity and Business Coach is seeking a social media expert VA to grow and manage the audience for two companies while also improving engagement. (Hire My Mom requires an account to access the full details. We are not an affiliate partner.)

Do you have more questions about job opportunities like that?
How to approach them? What to charge? To dive in and do the work or run?

These are the kinds of topics we discuss in the How She Quits Collective. Simple Online Business for Busy Moms.

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Is Your Next Favorite Client Out There?

Is Your Next Favorite Client Out There?

by | Feb 12, 2018 | Virtual Professional, Virtual Work Opportunity, Working Moms

We scouted 5 more high potential virtual work opportunities ready for you to jump on.

VA for Child Sleep Consultant 

Do you have experience with member websites? Are you a WordPress Wiz?
Child Sleep Consultant is seeking a VA for website, email and Facebook group management. 3 hours a week initially, the hours are very flexible. There is the possibility for more hours each week working in different areas of the business.

Create Copy & Graphics for WordPress, Flyers + Social

HOT! Start Date: 2/15/18
High-Dollar Potential!
Health Facilitator and Trainer is seeking a VA to help with updates to a WordPress website, help with graphics, copy on fliers and other promotional materials. Social media marketing experience a PLUS!

Entry Level, PT VA For Dental Organization

Aspiring dental entrepreneurs organization is seeking a part-time VA who loves dealing with clients, work freedom & flexibility, and helping DRIVE growth of a growing business. Part Time position 15-25 hours per week @ $15-17 per hour.
Perfect opportunity for a new VA who loves multi-tasking and diving into the details.

Savvy & Creative Virtual Assistant for Social Impact Marketing

Are you a Rock Star in social media marketing? Do you have magical email marketing skills? Stellar customer service skills?
A Social Impact Marketing company is seeking a dynamic person who has experience with creative entrepreneurs and understands the balance between a creative process and goal oriented structure.

PT Virtual Admin Assistant to Improve Customer Service Delivery

Strategic communications firm is seeking an Administrative Assistant to contribute to client advisory and training practices by working closely with the VP of Client Services and supporting the founder and CEO. The ideal candidate has a background in customer service and intuitively seeks to up-level customer experience with each interaction, passionate about using technology business tools, and attitude is, “if I don’t know it, I can learn it.” This role is ideal for a half-time contractor position, with strong potential for growth in responsibilities, and hours.

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But do you have questions? Things like…..

“Is this something that fits me?”

“How should I approach this one with my skillset?”

“I applied for one last week and they came back asking for some structure I’m not sure I can accommodate. How can I negotiate for more flexibility?”

“Can I even handle a client while balancing family and a day job?”

“But if I really want to have a blog and online courses, but I need money, should I be applying for these? How do I balance both?”

For the past few months, we’ve been answering questions like this in a private beta membership community.

And it’s NOW going to be available to you.

The How She Quits Collective is for real, normal, regular moms who need a SIMPLE way to run their online business (also amazing, brilliant, efficient and more but I know you feel way more “regular” like me).

If you are running any kind of online business – VA, freelance, blogger, coach, consultant – this is the place where we get real and cut through the fluff to the things that really move the needle on your business.

You can take a peek yourself at HowSheQuitsCollective.com. 

Start a Profitable VA Business That Accommodates Your Homeschool Routine

Start a Profitable VA Business That Accommodates Your Homeschool Routine

by | Feb 5, 2018 | Virtual Work Opportunity, Working Moms

I hear you stay-at-home moms.  It’s not always about quitting a day job.

You’d love to find a way to make some side income for your single-income family.

Many moms want to find that flexible work to bring in some extra income for their family, and maybe more importantly, feel purposeful outside of motherhood.

As we were reviewing virtual work opportunities this, it kept hitting me how great these would be for a homeschool mom.

Along with these awesome job opportunities below, we decided to offer a free training especially focused on Homeschool Moms.

Claire Crum is a homeschool mom who recently added VA to her list of responsibilities and has great insights on how to get started.

If you follow “mompreneurs” online (by the way, do you even like that word? I fell into a super interesting discussion thread on that topic this week.)…..back on track….if you follow them online, you may see a lot of hype around 6 figure launches, 5 figure months, blah blah blah. Yeah, it’d be nice.

I know a lot of moms would be super happy to have an extra $1000, $2000 or even $5000 a month with the right kind of flexible work.

Watch our free webinar here.

And PS:  This isn’t just for homeschool moms.  It’s a great overview for anyone of what it means to be a VA, where you find clients, what kind of work you do and how to get started.

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Here are some great virtual work opportunities for anyone who wants those dollars and that flexibility:

On-Going Personal Assistant for e-Commerce Biz Are you a quick learner? Do you have customer service experience? Large-scale e-commerce business is looking for an assistant to assist with various tasks such as data entry, responding to customer emails and product research.

Super Flexible PT Appointment Setter Are you available a couple of hours a day? Established pressure washer & sealant company is seeking someone with good phone skills to follow up with leads to set up appointments for a free estimate of services offered.

PT VA for Real Estate Photographer Do you enjoy webpage management and staying on top site updates? Real Estate photographer is seeking a PT VA for website management, promo events and opt-in pages. Position starts as part-time with the possibility for full time as the company branches out into to other photography types.

Tech-Savvy WordPress VA for an Online Summit Are you a WordPress Guru? Do you have a “problem-solving brain”? Online Mentor is seeking a technical assistant to assist with the launch of an online summit in April.

WordPress, Social and Email – PT Entry Level VA Are you a new VA looking for experience? Do you have experience with WordPress? The ideal candidate will have social media skill and experience with Google Apps. VA is needed to manage email and schedule social media postings.